noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
coercion; intimidation; overpowering pressure
Refers to using authority, presence, or force to make someone submit or feel intimidated. Often used in contexts of power dynamics, such as politics, workplace, or interpersonal dominance.
上司の威圧的な態度に、部下は萎縮してしまった。
The subordinate shrank under the boss's intimidating attitude.
彼は威圧によって相手を従わせようとした。
He tried to make the other party submit through coercion.
警察の威圧に屈せず、彼は真実を語り続けた。
He continued to tell the truth without yielding to police intimidation.